Health and Fitness
Boost your way to a stress free Christmas
Health specialists are advising stressed shoppers to keep their B12 levels tip top in the run up to Christmas, as new research finds festive stress has already started.
One in three men are secret dieters
A new survey by home delivery diet brand, Diet Chef, shows 31% of men have been on a diet but, unlike women who talk openly about dieting, they have kept it quiet. It seems many men even today still see dieting as ‘something women do’.
Call for more help for eating disorders
A nationwide petition calling for more resources to be put into tackling eating disorders has been launched following a special reception at the House of Commons.
Women more likely to be recognised with signs of depression than men
Women are more likely to be identified as having symptoms of depression and mental health disorders than men, according to research by Dr Viren Swami at the University of Westminster.
Blistex launches revolutionary new Cold Sore Cream
Blistex, the trusted daily lip care brand, is launching a brand new cold sore treatment - Blistex Cold Sore Cream - which is set to revolutionise the market and bring much needed relief to millions of cold sore sufferers in the UK.
Alistair Brownlee goes for gold at Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Team GB's gold medal winning Olympic triathlete and back-to-back European Triathlon Union champion, Alistair Brownlee, has thrown his hat in the ring for the 2013 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon as he looks to expand his competitive horizons.
Rapid diagnosis of flu moves a step closer
The rapid diagnosis of flu and respiratory conditions moved a step closer after a North East biosensor company secured government funding for further development work into its innovative new technology.
Beat the winter chills with New Zealand Honey Co
Nature has a wonderful ability to help heal and protect. However, with many of us reaching for medications every time we have a twinge or a tingle, it’s easy to forget that Mother Nature has a whole host of natural remedies that might just do the trick instead, particularly when honey is involved.
Britain on brink of a poor vision time bomb
Gazing at screen-based devices 24/7 has put a dangerous strain on our nation's eyes, according to a new report by Optical Express.
Support your bump
The new FittaMamma activewear range will make a huge difference to your maternity wardrobe, especially if you choose to continue exercising during your pregnancy.
Sparkle brightly but safely this bonfire night
“Remember remember, the 5th of November” has been burnt into our minds since childhood and, as a result, Bonfire night has become one of the most loved traditions for adults and children alike!
New study shows eye movement tests accurately detect schizophrenia
There is a long history of research on impaired eye movements associated with schizophrenia.
Is where you live getting under your skin?
Could where you live affect your skin’s health and even be a trigger for eczema? The answer could be yes, and it is all down to your tap water, especially if you live in a hard water area.
New mobile sleep app exposes the faces of fatigue
To celebrate ‘National Sleep-In Day’ (28th October 2012), The Sleep Council, the UK trade association for British bed manufacturers, has launched a fun, free mobile application which demonstrates the impact a serious lack of sleep can have on your physical appearance.
BBC One tackles the nightmare of sleep disorders in Goodnight Britain
It is estimated that a quarter of the UK population suffer sleeping difficulties and over 10 million prescriptions for sleeping pills were issued in Britain last year alone.